{"id":256993,"date":"2025-12-02T08:30:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T13:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=256993"},"modified":"2025-12-01T18:46:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T23:46:14","slug":"nfl-one-takeaway-for-every-team-that-played-thursday-and-sunday-in-week-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/12\/02\/nfl-one-takeaway-for-every-team-that-played-thursday-and-sunday-in-week-13\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL: One Takeaway for Every Team that Played Thursday and Sunday in Week 13"},"content":{"rendered":"

Week 13 is when the cream is really starting to rise from the crop. We saw several blowouts this week, but Thanksgiving was good to us. Joe Burrow, C.J. Stroud, and Terry McLaurin all returned this week for the final stretch of the season, and division races are closer than ever in some cases. Check out this week\u2019s roundup!<\/p>\n

Week 13 Takeaways for Thursday and Sunday Games<\/h2>\n

AFC North<\/h3>\n
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Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong><\/a> – The Steelers fail to take advantage of a Baltimore loss as they get blown out by Buffalo 26-7. Aaron Rodgers played with a fractured wrist and completed just 10 passes. There are whispers that it might be time to move on from Mike Tomlin<\/a> in Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

Baltimore Ravens<\/strong><\/a> – Lamar Jackson and the offense turn the ball over five times in an ugly blowout loss to the Bengals. There could be some concern for Jackson based on his recent play.<\/p>\n

Cincinnati Bengals<\/strong><\/a> – Joe Burrow returned and threw two touchdowns in a season-saving 32-14 win against the Ravens. The defense showed a pulse and created five turnovers, and Evan McPherson made eight total kicks in the win. The Bengals sit at 4-8 now with some hope.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Browns<\/strong><\/a> – The Browns made it interesting in the first half with a one-point lead, but it was all Niners in the second half to kick Cleveland to 3-9 on the season. HC Kevin Stefanski reaffirmed Shedeur Sanders as the starter next week in a winnable game against the Titans.<\/p>\n

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NFC North<\/h3>\n
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Detroit Lions<\/strong><\/a> – The Lions lose Amon-Ra St. Brown early to an ankle injury, and they lose to Green Bay. Detroit now sits at 7-5 firmly in the playoff hunt, but falls two games back of the division lead.<\/p>\n

Chicago Bears<\/strong><\/a> – Chicago gets a huge win on Black Friday over the Eagles. The Bears gashed the Eagles on the ground with 281 rushing yards and two touchdowns to move to 9-3 and stay in the driver\u2019s seat of the NFC North.<\/p>\n

Green Bay Packers<\/strong><\/a> – Jordan Love put on a show on Thanksgiving against Detroit, throwing for four touchdowns in a big division win. The Packers sit just behind the Bears for the division lead at 8-3-1.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Vikings<\/strong><\/a> – Max Brosmer would like to forget this game. No points for the Vikings and four picks for Brosmer, and the Vikings go to 4-8 on the season with no answers at the quarterback position.<\/p>\n

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AFC East<\/h3>\n
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Miami Dolphins<\/strong><\/a> – The Dolphins stave off a fourth-quarter comeback from the Saints to win their fourth game out of their last five. De\u2019Von Achane rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown to help move Miami to 5-7 and keep their playoff hopes alive.<\/p>\n

Buffalo Bills<\/strong><\/a> – Josh Allen set the record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in NFL history in a win against the Steelers. Buffalo stays in the division hunt and firmly in the playoff picture.<\/p>\n

New York Jets<\/strong><\/a> – The Jets pull off a last-second win against the Falcons with a 56-yard field goal from Nick Folk. Adonai Mitchell has his redemption game with eight catches for 102 yards and a touchdown.<\/p>\n

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NFC East<\/h3>\n
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Philadelphia Eagles<\/strong><\/a> – Nothing went right for the Eagles, from two turnovers from Jalen Hurts to two missed kicks from Jake Elliott. Philly fell to Chicago, and the door is open for Dallas to potentially make a run at the division crown.<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys<\/strong><\/a> – The Cowboys got a massive win on Thanksgiving, outscoring the Chiefs 31-28. Dak Prescott threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns, and Dallas now has a chance to make the playoffs and catch the Eagles for the division.<\/p>\n

Washington Commanders<\/strong><\/a> – Washington nearly came up with the upset on Sunday night against the Broncos. Terry McLaurin returned and reeled in seven catches for 96 yards and a touchdown.<\/p>\n

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AFC West<\/h3>\n
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Denver Broncos<\/strong><\/a> – The Broncos escape with a win in overtime against the Commanders. Denver moves to 10-2 to stay in the top seed race with the Patriots.<\/p>\n

Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong><\/a> – The Chiefs drop a heartbreaker against Dallas. Mahomes throws 261 yards and four touchdowns, but it is not enough to beat the red-hot Cowboys. Kansas City falls to 6-6, and they could lose ground in the division this week.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Chargers<\/strong><\/a> – Justin Herbert fractured his left hand in-game, but he returned to lead the Chargers to a blowout 31-14 victory against the Raiders. Herbert will have surgery, but it is unknown if he will miss any games.<\/p>\n

Las Vegas Raiders<\/strong><\/a> – Geno Smith throws another pick, and the Raiders move to 2-10 after losing to the Chargers.<\/p>\n

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NFC West<\/h3>\n

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Los Angeles Rams<\/strong><\/a> – The Rams suffer an upset loss to the Panthers in a 31-28 shootout. Matthew Stafford turns it over three times, and they now leave the door open for Seattle and San Francisco to narrow the division lead.<\/p>\n

San Francisco 49ers<\/strong><\/a> – The Niners grind out a 26-8 victory over Shedeur Sanders and the Browns. San Fran keeps pace in the NFC West with a record of 9-3.<\/p>\n

Arizona Cardinals<\/strong><\/a> – Arizona falls to Tampa Bay 20-17 as Marvin Harrison Jr. returns. With the loss, the Cardinals have officially been eliminated from playoff contention with a 3-9 record.<\/p>\n

Seattle Seahawks<\/strong><\/a> – Seattle took care of business against the Vikings in a shutout performance. The Seahawks are tied for the division lead, but the Rams still hold the tiebreaker currently.<\/p>\n

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AFC South<\/h3>\n
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Houston Texans<\/a><\/strong> – The Texans pick up their fourth straight win against the Colts on the road to draw closer to the division lead. C.J. Stroud returned, but the offense still looks shaky.<\/p>\n

Indianapolis Colts<\/strong><\/a> – Indy\u2019s division lead has vanished after losing to Houston at home. A missed extra point and questionable playcalling helped sink them as they fumbled the division lead.<\/p>\n

Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong><\/a> – The Jags take care of business against the lowly Titans and win their third straight and now find themselves atop the division, holding the tiebreaker over the Colts currently.<\/p>\n

Tennessee Titans<\/strong><\/a> – The Titans lose to Jacksonville 25-3 and move to 1-10.<\/p>\n

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NFC South<\/h3>\n
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Atlanta Falcons<\/strong><\/a> – Bijan Robinson collected 193 total yards and a touchdown, but it was not enough as the Jets knocked off Atlanta on a last-second field goal. Atlanta goes to 4-8 as playoff hopes fade.<\/p>\n

Carolina Panthers<\/strong><\/a> – The Panthers pulled off the upset of the week, defeating the Rams 31-28. Bryce Young played clean football with three touchdown passes, and the defense created three Matthew Stafford turnovers.<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/strong><\/a> – Bucky Irving returned and scored a touchdown in the win against Arizona. The Bucs improve to 7-5 to stay in the lead in the NFC South.<\/p>\n

New Orleans Saints<\/strong><\/a> – The Saints made it interesting late in the fourth quarter, but they ultimately came up short against Miami, 21-17. New Orleans now sits at 2-10.<\/p>\n

For more great football analysis, check out DrRoto.com<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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